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13 July 2018 — News story
Minister urges UK fishermen to sign up for safety improvements
Fishermen across the country have been urged to sign up to a new safety code, in a bid to make careers at sea safer for the UK’s fishing community.
12 July 2018 — News story
Post-Monarch review finds too many passengers flying unprotected
The Airline Insolvency Review has published its interim report, finding passengers must have clarity and confidence about risks of airline insolvency.
10 July 2018 — News story
Charities encouraged to bid for life-saving cash
Rescue teams across the country can bid for a share of £1 million to buy life-saving equipment from today.
11 July 2018 — News story
Up to £1.8 million to maximise benefits of HS2 for East Midlands
East Midlands HS2 Partnership will receive funding to support the development of a new HS2 station at Toton.
9 July 2018 — News story
Government launches Road to Zero Strategy to lead the world in zero emission vehicle technology
Government confirms ambition to see at least half of new cars to be ultra low emission by 2030 as Road to Zero Strategy released.
10 July 2018 — News story
Tougher laser misuse laws come into force
Offenders will face much tougher penalties of up to 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
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We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.
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